There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway Orange Line
1h 25m$6–10Drive 20.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)car 20.8 mi
36 min$4–6Line 330 bus
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Archer/Harlembus 330
2h 1m$6–7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway-MDW20.8 mi
36 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)taxi 20.8 mi
36 min$65–80
Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station. However, there are services departing from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 and arriving at Midway Orange Line Station via Harlem & Archer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Midway via Clark/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 29 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 25m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), including transfers.
Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 station.
Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Des Plaines station.
Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Archer/Harlem station.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA?
Pace Bus operates a bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Archer/Harlem hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Archer/Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway-MDW
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Norshore Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 864 7500
- Website
- norshorecab.com
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847 673 1000
- Website
- americantaxi.com
Chicago Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847 297 5556
- Website
- chicagocabservice.com
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 21 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Des Plaines to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
There are 1072+ hotels available in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Des Plaines and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.